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Bandera de Colombia

/en-KOO-mbar/

To promote or elevate someone to a position of power or status, often through personal connections or influence. This is a common practice in Colombia where people use their contacts to advance others who are beneficial to them.

Example

"He promoted him in the company and now that guy owes him everything."

"You were promoted and forgot where you came from."

Regional synonyms:

Persona tonta, cobarde o que toma malas decisiones. Es uno de los insultos más comunes en México y Latinoamérica, pero entre amigos puede usarse con cariño.